Hillside Farm Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $495K·Walkability 2.3/10
Most people expect a condo community to mean tight quarters and shared walls—but Hillside Farm Estates breaks that mold entirely. Spread across 32 acres with lots averaging 2 acres each, there's real breathing room here. The median home value sits around $926K, and it's the kind of place where you get actual land with your unit. Downtown Grand Rapids is only 15 minutes away, making it easy to slip into the city without living in it. Gerald R. Ford Airport is about 21 minutes north. You're in the Forest Hills Public Schools district, and the community itself sits near Knapp Corner Preserve—a 11-minute walk if you feel like stretching your legs. There are four parks within a mile, and if water is your thing, John Ball Lake is just over a mile down the road, with a boat launch at Knapp Street Bridge only half a mile away. Groceries and restaurants cluster about two miles out, which means you're not walking to dinner but you're not driving forever either. The location lands you in that sweet spot where you've got land, proximity to the city, and easy access to everything else.
Why people love it here
$495K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 16 parks within 1 mile
- Ada Township Trails: 11 min walk
- Knapp Corner Preserve: 12 min walk
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Median home price in Hillside Farm Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,360/mo
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Median Sale Price
$495K
Based on 3yr sales
Units
10
Complex Size
32.5 ac
10 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Knapp Corner Preserve
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
16
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
Pita Way - Grand Rapids Beltline
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
LiveGolf Studios at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
+1 more
Knapp Corner Preserve
Unnamed playground
John Ball Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
Orangetheory Fitness
+1 more
Meijer - Knapp's Corner
+1 more
Walgreens
Miller Library
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Hillside Farm Estates is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Hillside Farm Estates home (around $495,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $88k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,292 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,292/mo | $87,797 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,791/mo | $101,082 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,957/mo | $105,524 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Homeowners Association
Hillside Farms Estates (association)
Managed by The Highlander Group Inc. (managers Amanda Gruzin / Constance Toles)
Source: highlandergroup.net · unconfirmed
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$865/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,310 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well (municipal water in pockets)
Most properties on private well; limited township/Grand Rapids water in developed areas.
Septic - individual (municipal sewer in pockets)
Rural areas on individual septic; sewer in developed corridors.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Joint enhanced-services agreement with Cascade & Grand Rapids Twps; community policing 616-632-3220.
Services for Ada · Source: adamichigan.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Hillside Farm Estates are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
El Globo Restaurant E Beltline
Restaurant
Pita Way - Grand Rapids Beltline
Restaurant
Acapulco Mexican Grill
Restaurant
Pita Way Mediterranean Grill
Fast Food
Fast Food
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
Barnes & Noble
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Qahwah House Coffee - Grand Rapids
Café
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
LiveGolf Studios at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
Reds at Thousand Oaks
Bar
The Acorn Grille at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Egypt Valley School
Moffitt Hill School
Forest Hills Northern
Lincoln School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
YogaSix
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(5)
Bike Path
Bike Path
3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Hillside Farm Estates
- What do homes cost in Hillside Farm Estates?
- The median home value in Hillside Farm Estates is about $495,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Hillside Farm Estates?
- Hillside Farm Estates is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Hillside Farm Estates walkable?
- Hillside Farm Estates scores 2.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.